If you're still using the Facebook or Facebook Messenger apps on an older version of Windows or Windows Phone, you'll want to find an alternative soon. Facebook has announced that it is dropping support for the apps on Windows Phone 8 and 8.1, along with Windows 8 and 8.1 soon.

Here's a look at the platforms and apps affected, from Facebook's Messenger blog:

• Facebook for Windows Phone.
• Messenger for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1.
• Facebook for Windows 8 and 8.1 desktop app.

According to both the post and a message being sent to users, Facebook plans to retire the above apps 'by the end of March.' That's approaching quickly and doesn't give users much time to figure out an alternative. Facebook is still maintaining pretty active development of both apps on Windows 10 and Windows 10 Mobile, so anyone using the apps there need not worry. For anyone on the cutting block, however, you'll have to upgrade your OS or to a new device if you want to keep using Facebook's apps past March. Alternatively, you could get away with using either service in a browser.

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Facebook Messenger is an instant messaging service from Facebook. It launched in August 2011 on Android and iOS. On Windows Phone, you could access Facebook Messenger from the official Facebook app for the platform. The standalone Facebook Messenger app for Windows Phone finally came out in March of 2014. It wasn't until April 2016 that Facebook Messenger for Windows 10 was released.

Facebook Messenger, sometimes called just FB Messenger or Messenger, works just like SMS and most other modern-day instant messaging services. Facebook Messenger works over your data plan, so it doesn't count against your SMS limit on your carrier. As long as you have a cellular data or Wi-Fi connection you can use the app to send messages to all your friends on Facebook.

Here's what you can do with Facebook Messenger on Windows Phone:

• Access messages without opening Facebook
• Send stickers and photos privately and directly to your friends
• Have group conversations
• Share your location so your friends can know when you're nearby
• Know when people have seen your messages
• Stay logged in and never miss a message
• Turn off notifications when you need a break
• Never lose your conversation history or contacts

Facebook Messenger is available as a free download in the Windows Phone Store. You just need an account on Facebook to use the application. It also works on Windows Phones with 512 MB of RAM.

Download Facebook Chat For Windows Phone Number

• Download Facebook Messenger for Windows Phone (Free)